A Patna court has sentenced Naushad Ahmed to two years of rigorous imprisonment for pronouncing triple talaq. This case marks the first conviction under the Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Act in Patna district. While Ahmed was acquitted of attempting to throw acid on his wife, he has been charged with other offenses. His lawyer indicated plans to challenge the verdict in the high court soon. A Patna court has sentenced Naushad Ahmed to two years of rigorous imprisonment for pronouncing triple talaq. This case marks the first conviction under the Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Act in Patna district. While Ahmed was acquitted of attempting to throw acid on his wife, he has been charged with other offenses. His lawyer indicated plans to challenge the verdict in the high court soon.
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